Molly Misses Nainai
Written by Emma Chen
Illustrated by Sean Huang
Published by Red Deer Press
Molly’s grandmother has returned to China because her visa is up. Molly misses Nainai, and the space between them seems immense until a familiar lullaby, shared through screen time, brings them together again.
This is a poignant family story about immigration, grandparent-grandchild connections, and the ties that bind. Evocative, digital illustrations beautifully locate time and place with careful detail and engaging colours.
Primary ISBN: 9780889956889
Publication Date: October 2023
Available As: Hardcover
Picture Book, Age 03 or older
Community Represented: Chinese/Chinese American
Themes: Canadian Connection, Family Relationship: Grandparents, Family Separation: Different Immigration Status, Mental Health, Own Voices/Lived Experience
Setting: Canada
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Immigrant
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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